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Cedarburg

Paramedic/Firefighter

Cedarburg, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, United States, 53012


Salary:

$61,750.00 Annually

Location :

WI, WI

Job Type:

Full time

Job Number:

270-FFP-1

Department:

Fire Department

Opening Date:

12/28/2024

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Fire Department command staff, a Paramedic/Firefighter will respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies. Responsible for providing pre-hospital care to victims of injury or illness. When not accompanied by a Paramedic Officer, the Paramedic/Firefighter is ordinarily the highest medical authority at an emergency medical scene and as such, makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols, and orders from on-line medical direction. Furthermore, this position responds to fire-related alarms and other calls for service, participates in proactive non-emergency community risk-reduction activities, training, station work, and equipment maintenance activities. (This position works 2912 hours instead of 2080 hours per year.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures at the Paramedic scope of medical practice including, but not limited to: intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of various medications. Safely and efficiently transfers/extricates and moves patients from incident scenes to transporting ambulances. Accompany, monitor, support, and provide medical interventions as needed during patient transport.

Drives, operates and or staffs an ambulance, rescue unit or other apparatus as assigned and/or operates as a member of paramedic level Fire Suppression Company.

Accurately completes detailed written and verbal reports on patient care activities to hospital emergency departments and for the purpose of documentation of organizational activities in a timely manner. Provides documentation and accounting for all activities and duties as assigned and required.

Performs a thorough, daily inspection for readiness of the apparatus and equipment to which he/she is assigned or responsible for; notifies station officer of any condition requiring repair or maintenance; ensures that the inventory of supplies, medication, and equipment is complete; assures that apparatus, equipment, and related records are maintained and in good order in a timely manner.

Respond in a timely manner to fire related alarms as directed with assigned company, effectively and efficiently per department procedures and guidelines.

Lay, connect hose, operate pumping apparatus, operate, and direct water streams, raise and climb ladders, ventilate burning structures; enters buildings to evacuate occupants.

Responds to a variety of general emergency rescue calls, including but not limited to: auto accidents, gas system leaks, wildland and structural fires, search and rescue incidents.

Participates in department and external training, community education and proactive community risk-reduction activities, as well as complete all other duties as assigned.

Serves as an officer in charge when directed to or as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications: All listed qualifications are required for employment. A high school diploma or the equivalent (GED). A valid Class D or above state of WI driver's license Certified in WI as a Firefighter Level I Licensed in WI as an EMT-Paramedic Certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective and efficient execution of the following: Working knowledge of firefighting and rescue techniques, methods, and practices. Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical maneuvering in challenging environments. Working knowledge of paramedic level medical procedures and patient assessment techniques. Ability to perform job related mathematic computations and formulas. Use of proper business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation in written coms. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communications. Ability to use electronic job-related applications/apps, programs or equipment. Ability to employ socially acceptable techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, often in situations that may be stressful. Ability to foster teamwork, and provide a positive attitude and work environment with all co-workers. Demonstrate physical aptitude at a level required by general firefighting activities. Ability to act quickly, appropriately, and effectively in emergency and non-emergency settings. Ability to operate and maintain composure while utilizing voice radio equipment. Understanding of and following oral and written directions promptly and accurately. Understanding of and acting in accordance with departmental policies, rules, and instructions. Ability to represent oneself in a manner that reflects positively on the organization and all co-workers.

This position must also work closely with the volunteer/POC members of the Cedarburg Fire Department. It is encouraged that the full-time Firefighter Paramedic also supports the volunteer fundraising activities of Firemen's Park Incorporated.

Additional Preferred Qualifications: Associates Degree in Fire Science Certified in WI Firefighter Level II Certified in WI Fire Inspector I (required within one year scheduling dependent) Certified in WI Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator- Pumper (required within two years scheduling dependent) Certified in WI Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Aerial (required within 3 years scheduling dependent) NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Certifications

All successful candidates will be subject to in-depth background investigation, a psychological evaluation and pre-employment physical and medical including: drug screening and agility test prior to installation, and will serve a 1-year term of probation from start date. Term of probation may be extended based on job performance.

*PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS PART OF THE APPLICATION!

Full time employees are eligible for health and dental insurance. Also eligible for participation in Wisconsin Retirement System, life insurance, sick and vacation pay.

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Do you have a HS Diploma?

Yes No

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Do you have a valid WI Drivers License?

Yes No

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Are you certified as a WI Firefighter level 1?

Yes No

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Are you a WI licensed EMT-Paramedic?

Yes No

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Are you ACLS, BLS, PALS certified?

Yes No

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Do you have an associates degree in Fire Science?

Yes No

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Are you Certified in WI Firefighter Level II?

Yes No

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Are you a certified WI Fire Inspector I?

Yes No

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Are you certified in WI Fire Apparatus Drive/Operator - Pumper?

Yes No

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Are you certified in WI Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Aerial?

Yes No

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Have you completed NIMCS ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications?

Yes No

Required Question